681 Highway 8
Rural Flamborough, Hamilton, Ontario L0R 1X0
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 1,100–1,500sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $723at the range’s middle
- Lot
- 0.50 – 1.99 acres
- Tax a year
- $5,2392026 tax year
- Built
- 51-99
- Parking
- 122 attached
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 681 Highway 8
681 Highway 8 is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached house in Rural Flamborough, Hamilton, listed for sale at an asking price of $939,500 (MLS® X14148326).
Long term owner with pride of ownership! Enjoy the best of country living with the convenience of being just minutes from Cambridge, Rockton and Dundas. Set on a beautifully landscaped property of just over half an acre, this inviting bungalow offers plenty of room to relax and entertain. A unique breezeway connecting the garage to the home, with access to the lower level, offers excellent flexibility for a home-based business, extended family or those looking for a separate entrance. The spacious circular driveway provides ample parking for family and guests, with easy access in and out. The main floor features a beautifully renovated kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, an eat-in island and abundant pantry storage. The spacious living room, complete with fireplace, and separate formal dining room have been freshly painted and enhanced with elegant sconces, stylish trim and timeless character, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout. One of the highlights of this home is the gorgeous sunroom, offering lovely views of the private deck and beautifully maintained gardens - the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day. Three generously sized bedrooms, a 4-piece bathroom and convenient inside access to the garage complete the main level. The fully finished lower level provides even more living space, featuring a large family room, versatile den or home office, laundry, additional storage and a 3-piece bathroom. Updates include: Kitchen and appliances (2023), fresh paint (2025) and new septic system (2025). Generac generator for added peace of mind during power outages. If you've been dreaming of more space, a beautiful backyard and a peaceful country setting without sacrificing convenience, this charming bungalow is a must-see!
Insights
Condition Score
Good73/1001 documented update signal
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall13/100−$2,224/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 86 detached homes with 3 bedrooms for lease in Hamilton right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The home
Key facts
- Tax
- $5,239 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X14148326
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Days on market
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 140 x 154.8 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 2 Attached, 12 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow
- Community
- Rural Flamborough
- Municipality
- Hamilton
Building
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Construction
- Stone
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc Ground, 1 × 3pc Bsmt
- Basement Type
- Finished
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Circular
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 2
- Additional Parking
- 10
- Total Parking
- 12
Utilities
- Water
- Well
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Septic
- Frontage
- 140 ft
- Depth
- 154.8 ft
- Lot Size
- 140 x 154.8 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Den
- Yes
- Family room
- Yes
- Extras
- Fridge, Stove, B/I dishwasher, B/I microwave, Washer, Dryer, All existing light fixtures, All bathroom mirrors, all existing window coverings and attachments.
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | 1.93 × 1.6 m | — | Main |
| Living | 3.99 × 5.49 m | — | Main |
| Dining | 3.96 × 3.07 m | — | Main |
| Sunroom | 3.78 × 5.51 m | — | Main |
| Primary | 3.05 × 3.99 m | — | Main |
| Br | 3.07 × 3.56 m | — | Main |
| Br | 2.97 × 2.46 m | — | Main |
| Bathroom | 2.13 × 1.52 m | 4 Pc Bath | Main |
| Rec | 3.76 × 6.53 m | — | Bsmt |
| Other | 3.76 × 3.38 m | — | Bsmt |
| Office | 2.24 × 1.73 m | — | Bsmt |
| Utility | 3.99 × 5.21 m | — | Bsmt |
| Laundry | 3.66 × 3.84 m | — | Bsmt |
| Other | 1.45 × 3.23 m | — | Bsmt |
| Bathroom | 1.96 × 2.46 m | 3 Pc Bath | Bsmt |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 681 Highway 8, Hamilton, Ontario
Sale history on this site covers the last 2 years, the window permitted under the TRREB MLS® VOW agreement.
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $939,500 | N/A | For Sale | X14148326 |
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The numbers
Mortgage Calculator
Plan with the current asking price
CMHC insurance: not required at 20% down. Payments use Canadian semi-annual compounding.
Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $187,900
- Total mortgage amount
- $751,600
- Total interest payment
- $534,500
- Total purchase cost
- $1,474,000
- Mortgage payment
- $4,287/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
61%Monthly carrying cost
$4,724- Rent $2,500
- Shortfall $2,224
Rental income opens at $2,500, the median asking rent of 86 comparable homes for lease in Hamilton. Type over it with the rent you expect. This is a planning tool, not advice.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $15,265
- Total land transfer tax
- $15,265
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $11,265
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
- $1,950
- 1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
- $2,250
- 2.0% from $400,000 to $939,500
- $10,790
- Ontario total
- $15,265
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Estimate
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The estimate is an automated value built from public and MLS® data. It is not an appraisal; ask Kassaundra Dobson, Broker of Record for a full comparative market analysis.
Comparable sales
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The land
Lot
- Street frontage
- 140 ft42.7 m
- Depth
- 154.8 ft47.2 m
- Lot size
- 0.50 – 1.99 acresAs the board bands it
The record marks this lot irregular, so its area is not the frontage multiplied by the depth. It is not given here. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record, measured by GeoWarehouse.
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
Water and conservation4
- No mapped wetland within 120 m120 m
- 15 water-supply wells recorded within 250 mAll were drilled for domestic use; 3 test or monitoring holes also recorded. From Ontario’s well records; locations can be approximate. The records do not show how this home gets its water. Wells nearby typically go down about 15.8 m.250 m
- Groundwater recorded about 5.5 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (41 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.500 m
- Bedrock about 10.7 m down nearbyThe middle depth to bedrock in the well records within 500 m.500 m
Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity2
- Inside the Greenbelt (Protected Countryside)These provincial plans set policies on new buildings, new lots and some changes to the land; the municipality can say which apply to this property.At the address
- Nearest airport: 5.6 km5.6 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home1
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km1 km
Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records4
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m250 m
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaOnly facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.1 km
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.1 km
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet3
- Electricity is distributed here by Hydro One Networks Inc.At the address
- Wired internet below 5/1 Mbps is listed at a household 70 m awayFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (70 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.70 m
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Bell. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Rogers, Waterloo Wireless, Xplore. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.Area-wide
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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The market
Detached homes for sale in Rural Flamborough right now
- For sale now
- 62
- Median asking price
- $1.6M
- New in 7 days
- 8
- Price cuts
- 35%
Middle half: $1.11M to $2.36M
21 in 28 days
22 listings
This home is asking 41% below the median, lower than three quarters of them.
See all homes in Rural FlamboroughAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
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The street
Map and tour
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockton SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades JK–8 | 150 m | 65%Grade 6 average |
| Greensville SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades JK–8 | 11 km | 70%Grade 6 average |
| Sir William Osler Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades JK–8 · French Immersion | 12 km | 76%Grade 6 average |
| St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 12 km | 79%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundas Valley Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 12 km | 58%Grade 9 math |
| Ancaster High SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 12 km | 67%Grade 9 math |
| Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 14 km | 69%Grade 9 math |
| St. Mary Catholic Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 16 km | 69%Grade 9 math |
EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
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